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Lake Mineral Wells State Park

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11 mi 18 km of trail — 1 Featured Run

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Penitentiary Hollow

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Mineral Wells, TX

Featured Runs in Lake Mineral Wells State Park - 1

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The sun rises over Lake Mineral Wells State Park from the Cross Timbers Black Trail.

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2.5 mi 4.0 km
Cross Timbers Black Trail
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Mineral Wells, TX

Trails in Lake Mineral Wells State Park - 8

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0.7 mi 1.2 km
#1 Red Waterfront Trail
Mineral Wells, TX
0.7 mi 1.2 km Mineral Wells, TX
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2.2 mi 3.5 km
#2 Primitive Camping Trail
Mineral Wells, TX
2.2 mi 3.5 km Mineral Wells, TX
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Dry, Some Mud
24 days ago
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2.3 mi 3.7 km
#3 Cross Timbers Maroon Trail
Mineral Wells, TX
2.3 mi 3.7 km Mineral Wells, TX
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Mostly Dry - Some sections are pretty overgrown so watch for critters, especially on warmer days.
32 days ago
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1.6 mi 2.5 km
#4 Blue Waterfront Trail
Mineral Wells, TX
1.6 mi 2.5 km Mineral Wells, TX
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1.6 mi 2.5 km
#5 Cross Timbers Green Trail
Mineral Wells, TX
1.6 mi 2.5 km Mineral Wells, TX
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Some Mud
32 days ago
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0.1 mi 0.2 km
#6 Nature Blinds Trail
Mineral Wells, TX
0.1 mi 0.2 km Mineral Wells, TX
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1.7 mi 2.7 km
#7 Cross Timbers Yellow Trail
Mineral Wells, TX
1.7 mi 2.7 km Mineral Wells, TX
All Clear
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Some Mud
32 days ago
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1.3 mi 2.2 km
#8 Cross Timbers Orange Trail
Mineral Wells, TX
1.3 mi 2.2 km Mineral Wells, TX
All Clear
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Some Mud
32 days ago
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The sun rises over Lake Mineral Wells State Park from the Cross Timbers Black Trail.

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The sun rises over Lake Mineral Wells State Par…
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Mineral Wells, TX
The former Fort Wolters is located on the north side of the trail.

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The former Fort Wolters is located on the north…
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Mineral Wells, TX
It's even better going up.

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It's even better going up.
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Mineral Wells, TX
Enjoy pleasant views of Lake Mineral Wells from the trail.

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Enjoy pleasant views of Lake Mineral Wells from…
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Mineral Wells, TX
This point marks the junction of the Black Trail with the Green Trail.

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This point marks the junction of the Black Trai…
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Mineral Wells, TX
A prickly pear cactus grows alongside the Black Trail portion of the Cross Timbers Trail.

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A prickly pear cactus grows alongside the Black…
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Mineral Wells, TX
Fallout: Mineral Wells

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Fallout: Mineral Wells
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Mineral Wells, TX
Yes, yes it is.

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Yes, yes it is.
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Mineral Wells, TX
This is just one of the many climbing areas that make up this area. This photo doesn't provide the proper scale to illustrate the size of these walls.

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This is just one of the many climbing areas tha…
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Mineral Wells, TX

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